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• BCB 2025 Top 25 Cubs Prospects: 6 through 10

Jefferson Rojas | MANDATORY CREDIT: Austin Hough / South Bend Tribune / USA TODAY NETWORK Two middle infielders, two starting pitchers and a slugging corner infielder highlight today’s tour through the best of the minors. It’s day four of the BCB Cubs Top 25 Prospect countdown and now we’re getting into the really interesting prospect who could make a major impact in the major impact in t...2025
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• BCB 2025 Top 25 Cubs Prospects: 16 through 20

Pedro Ramirez | MICHAEL CLUBB/SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE / USA TODAY NETWORK The second installment of series features four infielders and a pitcher. Let’s continue with our countdown of the Top 25 prospects in the Cubs system with prospects 16 through 20 today. Just as a reminder, to be eligible for this list, you need to still have rookie eligibility, which means 130 or fewer at bats or 50 or f...2025
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• Why Notre Dame’s team chemistry is putting the Irish in national championship contention

MICHAEL CLUBB/SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Following an injury-ridden 23-24 season, head coach Niele Ivey’s side is overcoming current injuries to become a stronger program The old adage “adversity builds character” is likely a proverb because it’s the truth. There’s no better example of that than the No. 3 ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish women’s basketball team...2025
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• The top 10 women’s college basketball players in the ACC, ranked

Photo by Marcus Snowden/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images SBNation’s take on the best players of the Atlantic Coast Conference, so far this season. The ACC was not immune from expansion this season, joining the Big Ten in becoming a conference that now touches both the East and West Coasts. While it brings up questions, mainly surrounding its “Atlantic Coast Conference” name, it’s built up ...2025
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• Women’s college basketball: 3 things to watch when No. 3 Notre Dame faces No. 17 North Carolina

MICHAEL CLUBB/SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Olivia Miles approaches history as ACC play returns. On Sunday afternoon, the No. 3 Notre Dame Fighting Irish travel south to Chapel Hill, NC to face the No. 17 North Carolina Tar Heels. It’s the first game for either side in a week, giving the time for both sides to rest and relax over the final week of the 2024 calenda...2025
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• Iowa Cubs Wrap: I-Cubs close out the year with a 3-2 win in 11 innings

Reivaj Garcia | MANDATORY CREDIT: Austin Hough / South Bend Tribune / USA TODAY NETWORK The season ends with a 3-2 win over Rochester Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs clipped the wings of the Rochester Red Wings (Nationals), 3-2 in 11 innings. Iowa cleaned out the pitching staff today with nine pitchers, none of whom pitched more than two innings. Lucas Luetge started and gave up two runs on three ...2024
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• Why Notre Dame’s team chemistry is putting the Irish in national championship contention
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• The top 10 women’s college basketball players in the ACC, ranked
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• Minor League Wrap: Felix Stevens homers as South Bend beats Peoria, 4-3

Felix Stevens | MANDATORY CREDIT: Austin Hough / South Bend Tribune / USA TODAY NETWORK Wins tonight for South Bend, Iowa and Mesa. Left-hander Brad Wieck rejoined Iowa. He replaced Keegan Thompson on the roster. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs sunk the Columbus Clippers (Guardians), 3-2. Starter Dan Straily pitched 5.2 innings, allowing two runs on four hits. Straily struck out seven and did not...2024
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• Cub Tracks tacks against trade winds

Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. Silly is the season, and it’s bound to get weirder before the trading deadline. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, stee...2024
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• With their NCAA seasons finished, the Alex Newhook and Sampo Ranta watch begins
South Bend Tribune-USA TODAY NETWORK The Colorado Avalanche could sign two of their top prospects later this week As NHL teams look toward the April 12 trade deadline, the Colorado Avalanche could soon be making two significant additions from within the organization. Avalanche prospects Alex Newhook and Sampo Ranta both had their NCAA seasons come to an end Sunday night. Ranta, who is one ...2021
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• NBA Combine 2016: Prospects Who Boosted Their Stock After Thursday's Drills
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"Why Notre Dame’s team chemistry is putting the Irish in national championship contention"

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"Hughes (South Bend Tribune*): After deadly house fire, South Bend Cubs hold auction to raise money for free smoke alarms."

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"” Austin Hough (South Bend Tribune*): How patience is helping ‘The Jaguar’ become a top prospect for the Chicago Cubs."

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"South Bend Tribune-USA TODAY NETWORK A highly skilled forward With the 5th pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, the Columbus Blue Jackets chose Kent Johnson, a center from the University of Michigan."

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"” Via Eric Hansen of the South Bend Tribune, Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick admits that he has been “forced to seriously ponder in recent days” the possibility [more]"

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""The biggest thing is character," Jackson said of his meeting with teams, per Tom Noie of the South Bend Tribune."

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"Weis told the South Bend Tribune that at age 58, he has accepted that it’s time…"

• BCB 2025 Top 25 Cubs Prospects: 6 through 10
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• BCB After Dark: Minor League major fashion

Pedro Ramirez | MICHAEL CLUBB/SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE / USA TODAY NETWORK The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks which minor league team can accessorize with their alternate caps the best. It’s another week here at BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Please come on in and cool off with us. There’s no cover charge. We st...2024
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• Minor League Wrap: South Bend beats Cedar Rapids, 4-1

Brett Bateman | MANDATORY CREDIT: Austin Hough / South Bend Tribune / USA TODAY NETWORK Lots of movement in the system today. A lot of close games too, but only South Bend won. There was a ton of movement in the system again today. I’ll try to catch it all. The Iowa Cubs activated outfielder Cole Roederer and infielder Luis Vazquez off the injured list. Outfielder Gilberto Celestino, thi...2024
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• Minor League Wrap: Ethan Hearn leads South Bend past Peoria, 5-2

Ethan Hearn | MANDATORY CREDIT: Austin Hough / South Bend Tribune / USA TODAY NETWORK South Bend wins a big matinee. The Pelicans hang on late. Iowa got stomped. Tennessee got rain. Right-hander Luis Devers joins the South Bend Cubs from the ACL Cubs. Devers pitched for South Bend earlier this year and last season. Some draft news. The #Cubs signed 4th rounder Ty Southisene for $1,000,0...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ pat pending

Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. Things may or may not get interesting. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, steeped in writers’ tears, and then cold-brew...2024
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• Minor League Wrap: Felix Stevens’ 1st Smokies home run powers past Lookouts, 8-6

Felix Stevens | MANDATORY CREDIT: Austin Hough / South Bend Tribune / USA TODAY NETWORK The Smokies win a see-saw game. Tennessee’s James Triantos was named Southern League Player of the Month. From the press release: Tennessee Smokies (Cubs) second baseman James Triantos batted .393/.438/.607 and led the league in average (.393), hits (35), runs (22) and stolen bases (16). He finished se...2024
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• BCB After Dark: The Untouchables

Jefferson Rojas | MICHAEL CLUBB/SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE / USA TODAY NETWORK The late-night/early morning spot for Cubs fans asks Welcome back to BCB After Dark: the swinging spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. So glad you could spend some time with us. And thank you for your patience as we went dark part of last week. Come on in out of the heat. There are still...2024
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• Cub Tracks tacks against trade winds
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• Cub Tracks springs into action

Kevin Alcántara chases a fly ball. | Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images Typically acerbic #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. Punxsy Phil says Spring is nigh. Rich Nye agrees. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and blog...2024
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• Why Notre Dame’s team chemistry is putting the Irish in national championship contention
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• Women’s college basketball: 3 things to watch when No. 3 Notre Dame faces No. 17 North Carolina
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• Cub Tracks feels a draft
Matt Shaw | Christine Peterson/Telegram & Gazette / USA TODAY NETWORK #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week, plus bells and whistles. Draft news, player quotes, trade speculation and more! Welcome to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheate...2023
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• 2021 NHL Draft: Blue Jackets select Michigan center Kent Johnson at #5
South Bend Tribune-USA TODAY NETWORK A highly skilled forward With the 5th pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, the Columbus Blue Jackets chose Kent Johnson, a center from the University of Michigan. Johnson was projected to be a top 10 pick, but few had him in the top 5. Anaheim selecting Mason McTavish likely threw a wrench in the Jackets’ plans. Simon Edvinsson was another popular choice f...2021
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• BCB After Dark: Minor League major fashion
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• Minor League Wrap: Jefferson Rojas and Rafael Morel homer for South Bend; Birds sweep GreenJackets

Jefferson Rojas | MICHAEL CLUBB/SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE / USA TODAY NETWORK Iowa stages a big comeback in the ninth, but get swept. The Pelicans sweep Augusta. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs lost to Indianapolis (Pirates), 9-8. Iowa was swept in a six-game series for the first time since 2021. Starter Kyle McGowin kept the game close, allowing just one run on four hits over 5.2 innings. He struck ou...2024
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• Minor League Wrap: Ethan Hearn leads South Bend past Peoria, 5-2
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• NBA Combine 2016: Prospects Who Boosted Their Stock After Thursday's Drills
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• NBA Combine 2016: Prospects Who Boosted Their Stock After Thursday's Drills
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• Harley Race made to grin and bear it after losing NWA title on this date in history

Pro Wrestling Illustrated via WWE.com One of two things happens when champions lose their titles. Some receive an immediate rematch or series of rematches upon getting knocked off their perch, while others slide down the card and have to work their way back into title contention. Unfortunately for “Handsome” Harley Race, it was the latter after he lost his first NWA World Championship to J...2023
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• NFL Mock Draft 2016: Full 1st-Round Predictions for Elite Prospects
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• Despite NFL coordinator talk, Charlie Weis doubts he’ll coach again
After Charlie Weis was fired as head coach at Kansas last year, there was talk that he might become an NFL offensive coordinator. But Weis wasn’t hired this year and believes his coaching career has come to an end. Weis told the South Bend Tribune that at age 58, he has accepted that it’s time…...2015
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• Minor League Wrap: Brian Kalmer homers as South Bend beats TinCaps, 9-5

Brian Kalmer | MICHAEL CLUBB/SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE / USA TODAY NETWORK South Bend stops Ft. Wayne in the only win of the evening. Just three days after he was promoted to the Iowa Cubs, left-hander Blake Weiman went back down to Double-A Tennessee. Right-hander Cam Sanders joins Iowa from the Development List. Right-hander Luis A. Reyes joins Low-A Myrtle Beach from Mesa. Iowa Cubs The Iowa...2024
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• Minor League Wrap: South Bend falls to Kernels 5-2

Drew Gray | MICHAEL CLUBB/SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE / USA TODAY NETWORK A very quiet night on the farm as everyone either lost or didn’t play. Not much action on the farm this evening. Iowa Cubs I don’t know what wrong with Principal Park, but the field still isn’t playable. Tennessee Smokies The Tennessee Smokies were silenced by the Birmingham Barons (White Sox), 1-0. Starter Sam Armstrong ga...2024
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• BCB 2025 Top 25 Cubs Prospects: 6 through 10
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• Minor League Wrap: Jefferson Rojas and Rafael Morel homer for South Bend; Birds sweep GreenJackets
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